Griffinia ornata is a bulbous plant in the family Amaryllidaceae endemic to Brazil.
Description
Vegetative characteristics Griffinia ornata is a bulbous, up to 1 m tall plant with ovate, 7–10 cm wide bulbs bearing 6–8 elliptic-oblong leaves, which are among the largest leaves of its genus. Generative characteristics The 18–24 pedicellate, white to lilac flowers are produced on 30–45 cm tall scapes. The inflorescence is 20–23 cm wide.
Taxonomy It was published by Thomas Moore in 1876. One source regards it as a synonym of Griffinia intermedia Etymology The specific epithet ornata, from the Latin adjective ornatus, means ornate, decorated, or beautiful.
Conservation It is a rare species threatened with extinction.
Ecology Habitat It occurs in lowland forests. Herbivory The larvae of the moth species Xanthopastis timais feeds on Griffinia ornata.
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